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When buying designer basin taps it is quite common for there to be a lot of different technical specifications on the packaging. It certainly helps to know what these terms mean if you are to make an informed choice.

A tap that contains a ceramic disc cartridge is fitted with a device which improves the actual performance of the tap and makes it last longer. This is like a valve which works with two ceramic discs that open and close to increase or decrease water flow, or mix hot and cold water.

If the tap is marked as ‘quarter turn’ it means that it can be switched on or off by as little as a quarter of a turn and a tap which is thermostatically controlled can be set to keep the water at a safe temperature. This will save money by only heating water to the required temperature and it is a safety feature for children and the elderly.

Take special note of the recommendations with regards to water pressure because different basin taps require different minimum water pressure to operate properly. A high pressure tap needs a pressure of 0.5 bar or more if it is to work properly and a low pressure tap will only work at 0.2 bar or above.

If you unsure about your water pressure, or need further advice about suitable basin taps for your bathroom water system, ask for professional advice before buying. A good quality designer basin tap can be an expensive item which you will live with for a very long time, so it is important to get the very best for your particular system.